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Westfield State University Teaching Programs

Westfield State University is a public institution located in Westfield, MA. The Suburbs Of A Large City offers a peaceful environment with access to urban amenities.

Westfield State University Rankings

Westfield State University appears in the following rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#30 of 120	State — Massachusetts
Overall Quality	#51 of 254	Region — New England
Overall Quality	#456 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Westfield State University?

Contact details for Westfield State University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	577 Western Ave, Westfield, MA 01086-1630
Phone:	4135725300
Website:	www.westfield.ma.edu/
Admissions:	www.westfield.ma.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.westfield.ma.edu/tuition-financial-aid

How Do I Get Into Westfield State University?

You can apply to Westfield State University online at: https://connect.westfield.ma.edu/apply/

Westfield State University is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Westfield State University

Here’s what Westfield State University considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Westfield State University?

Westfield State University maintains an acceptance rate of 81%, making it highly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 15% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Westfield State University are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	2,465	2,016	82%
Women	3,363	3,048	91%

Can I Afford Westfield State University?

The average net price after aid at Westfield State University is $18,561. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$970
In-State Fees	$11,209
Out-of-State Tuition	$7,050
Out-of-State Fees	$11,209
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$12,179
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$18,259

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 19% of students at Westfield State University receive some form of financial aid (705 students).

Approximately 62% of students at Westfield State University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $9,220 per student.

33% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,451.

Student Loan Debt

51% of Westfield State University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,234 per year.

Westfield State University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 909 students enrolled at Westfield State University. Westfield State University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 3,481 undergraduate students at Westfield State University, approximately 44% are male and 56% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Westfield State University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	83
Black or African American	229
Hispanic	539
White	2,304
American Indian/Alaska Native	3
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	3
Two or More Races	100
Non-Resident	38

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Westfield State University are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Massachusetts	741
Connecticut	52
New York	15
New Hampshire	4
Rhode Island	4

Additionally, approximately 1.1% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Westfield State University Graduate Student Diversity

767 of Westfield State University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Post-master’s certificate.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Westfield State University, approximately 29% are male and 71% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Westfield State University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	18
Black or African American	40
Hispanic	89
White	503
American Indian/Alaska Native	3
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	0
Two or More Races	30
Non-Resident	10

Online Learning at Westfield State University

Westfield State University offers online programs for students who need flexibility.

1,726 undergraduate students at Westfield State University took at least one online class — of those, 419 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 332 students took at least one online class and 96 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Westfield State University

Below are the teaching programs are offered at Westfield State University, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	64	5	—	82
Special Education and Teaching	10	9	—	20
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	—	6	—	6

Academic Programs at Westfield State University

Westfield State University offers 22 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Post-master’s certificate.

Institutional Profile

Westfield State University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.